Jackson County authorities charge homeless pair with carjacking man in Ocean Springs

The Jackson County Sheriff’s Department charged two homeless people in an unarmed carjacking that took place in Ocean Springs on Nov. 14.

According to Sheriff John Ledbetter, the victim picked up Joseph Anthony White, 27, and Julie Ann Anders, 38, from a hotel and drove them to an area off Highway 57.

“The victim told investigators that’s where they stole his car,” said Ledbetter in a news release. “With the help of a K-9, investigators arrested White and Anders Monday, Nov. 20, at a vacant home in Vancleave.”

The victim’s car also was recovered at the scene.

After being charged with carjacking, White and Anders were held without bond at the Jackson County Adult Detention Center. They will have their initial court appearance Tuesday afternoon in Jackson County Court.

This story was originally published November 21, 2023 at 3:14 PM.

Mona Moore

Sun Herald

Mona Moore was a Service Journalism Desk Editor for the Sun Herald in Mississippi; Mahoning Matters in Ohio; and the Ledger-Enquirer and Telegraph in Georgia. Originally from West Covina, California, she holds a bachelor’s and master’s in corporate and public communication from the University of South Alabama. Mona’s writing and photography have been recognized by press associations in Mississippi, North Carolina and Florida.